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Short Form NDA for New Zealand

Short Form NDA Template for New Zealand

A concise non-disclosure agreement drafted under New Zealand law, designed to protect confidential information exchanged between parties while maintaining simplicity and clarity. This document incorporates key provisions required by New Zealand legislation, including compliance with the Privacy Act 2020 and Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017, while avoiding unnecessary complexity. It provides essential confidentiality protections through straightforward, enforceable terms suitable for standard business transactions and relationships where confidential information needs to be shared.

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What is a Short Form NDA?

This Short Form NDA template is designed for use in New Zealand business contexts where parties need to share confidential information while maintaining legal protection. It's particularly suitable for initial business discussions, potential partnerships, vendor relationships, or employment-related situations where a comprehensive but straightforward confidentiality agreement is required. The document complies with New Zealand legal requirements while remaining accessible and easy to understand. It includes essential confidentiality provisions, permitted use cases, and enforcement mechanisms, making it ideal for standard business transactions where a more complex NDA would be unnecessary. This template is structured to accommodate various types of confidential information while adhering to New Zealand privacy and commercial law principles.

What sections should be included in a Short Form NDA?

1. Parties: Identifies the parties entering into the NDA, including full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Brief context explaining why the NDA is being entered into and the general nature of the confidential information to be shared

3. Definitions: Defines key terms including 'Confidential Information', 'Permitted Purpose', and 'Representatives'

4. Confidentiality Obligations: Core obligations to maintain confidentiality and not disclose information except as permitted

5. Permitted Use: Specifies how the receiving party may use the confidential information

6. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and conditions for termination

7. Return or Destruction of Information: Requirements for handling confidential information upon termination

8. Breach and Remedies: Consequences of breach and available remedies

9. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including governing law, jurisdiction, and entire agreement

What sections are optional to include in a Short Form NDA?

1. Personal Information Handling: Additional provisions when confidential information includes personal data subject to the Privacy Act 2020

2. Security Requirements: Specific security measures required for storing and transmitting confidential information

3. Residual Knowledge: Provisions addressing use of general knowledge and experience retained by individuals

4. Third Party Disclosure: Additional provisions when disclosure to third parties (such as advisors or contractors) may be necessary

5. Export Control: Required when confidential information is subject to export control regulations

6. Publicity: Restrictions on public announcements or acknowledgment of the relationship

What schedules should be included in a Short Form NDA?

1. Schedule 1 - Confidential Information: Specific list or categories of confidential information covered by the agreement

2. Schedule 2 - Authorized Representatives: List of individuals authorized to receive and handle confidential information

3. Schedule 3 - Security Protocols: Detailed security measures and procedures if required for specific types of confidential information

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ Ƶ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

Jurisdiction

New Zealand

Publisher

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Cost

Free to use
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